Job Title: Financial Controller
Company Overview:
Established since 1974 and situated in the centre of Walsall, West Midlands; Intercoat Industrial Paints are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join our team as a Bookkeeper. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth financial operations within our company.
Key Responsibilities: Bookkeeping:
* Download daily bank statements and perform bank reconciliations.
* Post purchase ledger direct debits (DDs), nominal cash payments, and receipts accurately.
* Conduct monthly payment runs for suppliers and handle ad hoc payments as required.
* Facilitate internal transfers between companies and manage payments to HMRC for VAT & PAYE.
Purchase Ledger:
* Review and update all purchase invoice batches for correct nominal coding and amounts.
* Set up supplier accounts when necessary and perform cash allocation.
* Post ad hoc invoices and perform analysis of credit card transactions monthly.
Financial Reporting:
* Generate internal sales invoices and maintain accurate records for shared costs and transport recharges.
* Handle petty cash, including control, disbursement, and reconciliation at month-end.
* Prepare and submit quarterly VAT reconciliations to HMRC via MTD software.
* Compile quarterly tied oil reports for HMRC submission.
* Submit national statistics surveys when required.
* Produce monthly management accounts and report to the Managing Director
Payroll:
* Enter payroll data for external processing and oversee payroll activities, including pension uploads and expense claims.
* Assist with general admin tasks when required.
Administrative Support:
* Generate adhoc administrative support for the Sales team and Directors
* Provide coverage for credit control activities when needed, including posting cash, chasing debtors, and releasing invoices.
* Assist with IT issues and generate Excel reports as required.
Year-End Responsibilities:
* Prepare year-end files for audit across multiple companies, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
* Reconcile control accounts and handle accruals adjustments.
* Provide documentation and analysis for audit purposes, including bad debt write-offs and provision requirements.
* Post final journals from auditors to complete the year-end process in the computer system.
Qualifications and Skills:
* Proficiency in bookkeeping principles and practices.
* Experience with payroll processing.
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
* Proficiency in accounting software
* Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
Education and Experience:
* Experience in bookkeeping or finance role.
* Previous experience using accounting software.
* Relevant certifications level 4 AAT or equivalent.
* No further study support offered regarding AAT/ICAEW/ACA/CIMA
Working hours are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday & 8 am – 1:00 pm Fridays.
Successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, flexible working hours to accommodate their needs, free parking and convenient links to local train and bus station.
Join our team and contribute to our success by efficiently managing our financial operations. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for accuracy and compliance, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Accounting: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: FC001